In other words, God was reconciling the world to himself through Christ, by not counting people’s sins against them. He has trusted us with this message of reconciliation. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:19 (CEB)
Our God, you are in the business of turning negative things into positive things. This is why you sent Christ to confront sin and death. Now even those things have lost their negative power. You've turned the curse of sin into the blessing of reconciliation. Help me to keep this big picture perspective in view as I face negative things throughout the day. Sometimes I allow the negative things in life to discourage me. But that is not how I want to operate anymore. Raise me up above the negativity. Help me to live and share your positive message of reconciliation. Amen.
